Gaillardia X grandiflora Burgundy
Blanket Flower
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Perennials, Flowers
GAILLARDIANative to much of the U.S. Low-growing summer bloomers with daisy-like flowers in warm colors—yellow, bronze, scarlet. Plants thrive in heat, need good drainage. Easy to grow from seed and fine for cutting and borders; often reseed.
Hybrid of G. aristata and G. pulchella. Grows to 2–4 ft. high, 1 1/2 ft. wide, with roughish gray-green foliage and single or double flowers 3–4 in. across. Much variation in flower color; range includes various warm shades of red and yellow, with orange or maroon bands. Exceptionally long bloom period for perennial–early summer until frost. Plants flower first year from seed.
BurgundyUpright growth to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide, with solid deep red flowers.
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